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Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Word around the NFL is that the Dallas Cowboys are very interested in obtaining Baltimore Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis if he becomes a free agent. The speculation is that the Cowboys are willing to give Lewis a three-year deal worth between $27 and $30 million, with $25 million guaranteed.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. ~ George Carlin

There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves Orcs. ~ John Rogers

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Ray Lewis is/was dominant...I never have rooted for him but judged solely on his on-field abilities...he is/was incredible! But...he does seem to have a big ego which begs the question "how on earth could the Cowboy's locker room have any room left with the egos they have on that team already"???

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

It's an interesting idea. He seemed to have been declining a bit, but he did have a really nice year. I would assume Jerry is looking for him more as someone to be a uniting vocal leader rather than the divisive one they have now.

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Originally Posted by cyfanatic

Ray Lewis is/was dominant...I never have rooted for him but judged solely on his on-field abilities...he is/was incredible! But...he does seem to have a big ego which begs the question "how on earth could the Cowboy's locker room have any room left with the egos they have on that team already"???

They're moving into a new stadium. Probably has a bigger locker room.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. ~ George Carlin

There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves Orcs. ~ John Rogers

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

I love Ray I think he is a great player, but I have to wonder if this is just Jerry giving too much for a past their prime superstar. First it was Deion, then TO, then Roy Williams(at least he is still young). He should take a lesson from the way Jimmy built the Super Bowl winning dynasty of the early 90's. Giving up Herschel and utilizing draft picks to build a team instead of giving them away for modern day Herschel types.

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Originally Posted by mwitt

It's an interesting idea. He seemed to have been declining a bit, but he did have a really nice year. I would assume Jerry is looking for him more as someone to be a uniting vocal leader rather than the divisive one they have now.

2008: 117 tackles in 16 games
2007: 120 tackles in 14 games
2006: 103 tackles in 14 games2005: 46 tackles in 6 games
2004: 146 tackles in 15 games
2003: 161 tackles in 16 games

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Originally Posted by Wallacelantz

I love Ray I think he is a great player, but I have to wonder if this is just Jerry giving too much for a past their prime superstar. First it was Deion, then TO, then Roy Williams(at least he is still young). He should take a lesson from the way Jimmy built the Super Bowl winning dynasty of the early 90's. Giving up Herschel and utilizing draft picks to build a team instead of giving them away for modern day Herschel types.

Just my opinion. What do you think?

The early 90's was a different era. Salary cap didn't come into effect until 1994.

He may have held on to Deion and now TO for too long, but I don't think either were past their prime when they started with the Cowboys.

Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that. ~ George Carlin

There are two novels that can change a bookish fourteen-year old’s life: The Lord of the Rings and Atlas Shrugged. One is a childish fantasy that often engenders a lifelong obsession with its unbelievable heroes, leading to an emotionally stunted, socially crippled adulthood, unable to deal with the real world. The other, of course, involves Orcs. ~ John Rogers

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

I do not like Ray Lewis, at all. But if I had to choose one LB to be on my team from strictly an on the field aspect it would be him. The guy is a leader no doubt, not many people can lead a defense like him.

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Originally Posted by joefrog

I will admit, I am to blame in sometimes making mountains out of molehills.

Re: Ray Lewis a Cowboy?

Originally Posted by Wallacelantz

I love Ray I think he is a great player, but I have to wonder if this is just Jerry giving too much for a past their prime superstar. First it was Deion, then TO, then Roy Williams(at least he is still young). He should take a lesson from the way Jimmy built the Super Bowl winning dynasty of the early 90's. Giving up Herschel and utilizing draft picks to build a team instead of giving them away for modern day Herschel types.

Just my opinion. What do you think?

I agree, but I think to solidify your case you need to include Drew Bledsoe and Eddie George in the list.

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